Deep Dish Pear Pie With Cheddar Cheese Pastry

Recipe Ingredients

2 lbs	908g / 32oz	Pears - halved
1 tablespoon	15ml	Lemon juice
3 tablespoons	45ml	Flour
1 cup	198g / 7oz	Sugar
1		Salt
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Nutmeg
1 tablespoon	15ml	Butter
1 cup	62g / 2.2oz	Flour
1/4 cup	36g / 1.3oz	Cheese - shredded
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Salt
1/3 cup	65g / 2.3oz	Butter
2		Cold water - (2 to 3)

Recipe Instructions

Place pears in 1 1/2 quart casserole. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Combine next 5 ingredients. Sprinkle over pears. Dot with butter.

Cover with Cheddar Cheese Pastry, crimping to sides of dish. Cut slits in top. Bake at 350F for 30 to 40 minutes or until pears are tender.

Cheddar Cheese Pastry: Combine flour and salt. Cut in butter and cheese. Sprinkle with water. Shape into a ball and roll out to cover top of pie.

Source:
Debbi Fields' Great American Deserts

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